A small country at the edge of the Alps, with a combination of maritime climate at its south and extensive mountain ranges, has a lot to offer. But...what exactly? Here is a short introduction.
Slovenia has a couple of mountain ranges and accordingly has a substantial number of small and somewhat bigger ski resorts. Resorts are situated in the Kamnik – Savinja Alps (the highest point Grintovec 2558 m) and in the Julian Alps (the highest point Triglav 2864 m). There are also the ranges of Karavanke (Slovenian) or Karawanken (German), a mountain range on the border between Slovenia and Austria, with the highest point Stol, 2236 m and Pohorje (the highest point Èrni Vrh, 1543 m). In the south and southeast Slovenia a mountain range of woody forest is situated; the same one that Croatians call Gorski Kotar. In Slovenia, its highest point is Slovenski Snežnik (1796), which is at the same time the highest point of Slovenian limestone area.
Slovenians are mostly proud of their High Alps which spread over north and northwest Slovenia, led by their highest point and national park Triglav. Along Italian border, at the heart of the Julian Alps is the ski resort called Bovec – Kanin, so called ' the Slovenian Glacier' at which there is snow galore until late spring. The area on the border between Italy, Austria, and Slovenia abounds in lakes, mountains and natural beauty that only Alps can offer. This is the area at which Kranjska Gora, a famous Fis Ski World Cup destination, is situated.
Slovenian ski resorts are situated at altitudes of about 1000 – 1900, which is a height where snowfall shouldn't be a problem in the middle of winter, but it could become one in pre- or post-season. The altitudes also determine the number and the length of ski runs; accordingly, Slovenia has 20 km of ski runs per ski resort on average.
The above stated facts show that Slovenian ski runs are not as those in France, Austria or Italy, but, as we have mentioned already, it is not surprising since we're speaking of Alps border area. For this reason, Slovenian ski resorts are suitable for one-day or weekend visits. But, as there are exceptions to every rule, let us point out that there are some resorts where a couple of days stay won't bore you either. Some of these are, for example, Krvavec or Pohorje.
Prices are similar to those in Western Europe, but there is still a substantial difference, especially if compared to Austrian prices. One day adult ski lift pass will cost you €15 – 20. Ski runs are mostly well cared for; it all depends on ski resort and weather conditions.
We won't state our final grade here and will let you decide; ski resorts are small, but big enough for a pleasant ski holiday. Prices are reasonable. These are the pluses. But, Austria is only a bit further... the question arises, what can you get there?
